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Two Levels of Collegiate Shag Workshops: Collegiate Shag Taster and Intermediate+

  • Gotta Dance 17945 NE 65th St #100 Redmond, WA 98052 USA (map)

Join us for either of two Collegiate Shag workshops on Saturday, June 28th, or take both! Reduced price when taking both workshops (select your chosen level in the Modifiers category when registering)

12-2pm Collegiate Shag Taster Workshop - aimed at introducing students to the unique feel and movements of Collegiate Shag. Learn some quintessential shag movements and rhythmic variations to add variety to your social dancing. Prerequisites: None

2-4pm Intermediate+ workshop - aimed at bringing your Collegiate Shag to the next level, refining basic techniques and adding style and pizzaz to essential shag moves! Int/Adv Prerequisites: Knowledge and comfort with closed position basic and single kick basic at medium and fast tempos, Collegiate kicks, breaks, and basic turns.

-- Schedule --

12-2pm Taster Workshop

Class 1: Everday I’m Shuffin’

Lauren and Peter specialize in making your Shag easier and more comfortable than ever, like the dance was originally! In this class, they’ll teach you their approach to the basics and show you tips and tricks to dance Collegiate Shag smoothly and efficiently so you can dance it all night!

Class 2: Classic Shag Moves

2-4pm Intermediate/Advanced Workshop

Class 1: Twists & Turns

Pick up some great material to use on the social floor. Peter and Lauren will share some classic moves from the original Shag era to make you the coolest Shag dancers around!

Class 2: Fancy Feet

Shag dancers are known for their fast and intricate footwork. Lauren and Peter will share their favorite footwork stylings and rhythms to use throughout shag.

(Teacher Bios coming soon)

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